The cryptocurrency industry has undoubtedly had its fair share of naysayers, with many critics of blockchain-based assets claiming that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins are nothing more than fads, which are set to fail in a few months time. And while critical onlookers bombard the cryptosphere with misbeliefs on a near-daily basis, many experts within the industry remain unfazed.

TheStreet, a popular New York-based financial news and services site, recently spoke with an array of prominent figures within this budding industry to get insight into their opinions of crypto.